Harwich Cultural Council

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The Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) distributes funds to Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) who then regrant funds to arts, humanities, and science projects in their own communities. Field Trip grants subsidize the cost of admission for students to attend performances, educational tours and exhibits.

This year, FY2015, Harwich has a yet to be determined amount to award to approved grantees. These funds are a combination of the MCC allocation, a Harwich Town Meeting Warrant Award, and fund raising efforts of the Harwich Cultural Council.

APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Visit the MCC web site. Application forms are on this site as well as instructions. Under Applications, click Local Cultural Council. For more information about the program call MCC @ 800-232-0960. Sample application forms are at Harwich Town Hall at Office of the Town Clerk.
For Harwich Cultural Council call Pat Stackhouse, 508-432-2378 or Rose Ann Clarke, 508 430-5155.

Harwich Cultural Council Criteria/Tips for LCC Grants:

LCC grant funds must be used for arts, humanities or sciences.

Must provide equal cultural access and must demonstrate a public benefit.

Previously funded applicants should modify program and or develop other funding sources.

Activity cannot be part of the Town budget

Grants are reimbursement-based and competitive.

Organizations may request support for scholarship programs which entail “giving back” to the community.

Preference given to local/regional applicants; or activities which offer unique cultural artistic content.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2011 or hand delivered and time stamped by Town Clerk by 12 noon on Friday, October 14, 2011. Send to HCC, Town Hall, 732 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645. We request that nine (9) copies be delivered. Only one copy of supporting documents is necessary.

GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP:
An informational workshop for persons who are interested but need assistance with the forms and guidelines. Free and open to all. Date and place TBA.